From New York to KL, Tengku Irfan asserts his place in the world of conducting

'Being a conductor is a highly collaborative profession: you are there not just to beat time but to find a sound that unites everyone, bringing the best out of everyone in front of you,’ says Tengku Irfan, who is set to lead the MPO’s 'Cirque De La Symphonie' concert series on Jan 17. Photo: DFP

Acclaimed conductor, composer and pianist Tengku Irfan Tengku Ahmad Shahrizal is more than ready to swap the bite of a New York winter for a brief return to Malaysia, where he will take to the big stage to showcase the breadth and versatility of his conducting skills.

Now based in the United States, Tengku Irfan will return to Kuala Lumpur to join the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) for Cirque De La Symphonie at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) on Jan 17.